Prophet's Birthday
Nationwide public holiday in Tanzania · Maulidi Religious
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Dates
| Year | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thursday 28 September 2023 | Nationwide |
| 2024 | Monday 16 September 2024 | Nationwide |
| 2025 | Thursday 4 September 2025 | Nationwide |
| 2026 | Wednesday 26 August 2026 | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | Sunday 15 August 2027 | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2028 | Friday 4 August 2028 | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2029 | Wednesday 25 July 2029 | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Tanzania.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Dar es Salaam around 15 August: high 28°C (83°F), low 23°C (74°F), rain on 7% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Dar es Salaam. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 15 August in Dar es Salaam: (MET Norway)
About Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, is commemorated in the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi al-Awwal. Many Sunni Muslims observe it on the twelfth day of the month and many Shia Muslims on the seventeenth. It is a public holiday in a large number of Muslim-majority countries, while some Muslims do not celebrate it.
Traditions
Celebrations often include recitations of poetry in praise of the Prophet, religious lectures, processions and the sharing of food and sweets. Mosques and streets may be decorated with lights.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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